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Compact and affordable. | The handy Vivo X300 FE costs half as much as the Ultra model and cuts corners in all the right places: The battery is barely smaller, some cameras are more light-sensitive, and when it comes to performance, the phone can handle almost anything. Is Vivo producing the strongest competitor to its top-of-the-line model?
Small but mighty? | An AI assistant in the form of a wearable device—small and compact, with the power of ChatGPT. How mighty is the Mini AI Recorder, and for whom is it designed for? Here is our review.
Almost like the X1 Carbon. | The new ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 is a premium 14-inch business laptop and Lenovo equipped it with a completely redesigned and lighter chassis. Our review unit features AMD's Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 CPU, 64 GB RAM and a matte IPS-touchscreen.
Samsung's new Galaxy Buds4 series focuses on enhanced sound quality, improved comfort, advanced noise cancellation, and new AI capabilities. The review indicates the earbuds represent Samsung's effort to establish new standards in the wireless audio category.
Quiet media server. | The TerraMaster F4-425 Pro doubles the number of its processor cores to eight, offering twice the performance of its predecessor. With its quiet fans and sleek metal chassis, the NAS is an impressive backup solution and media server, but its higher price puts it in competition with some even faster alternatives.
TP-Link’s mesh Wi-Fi system is super fast, stable, and probably way more than my apartment needs.
Strong performance at low volume. | The GMKtec NucBox K17 combines the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V with a quiet cooling system and high energy efficiency. In this review, we’ll examine how this compact mini-PC performs in everyday use, under heavy load, and with multimedia and office applications, as well as its strengths and weaknesses compared to the competition.
Uncommon Ryzen 9 8940HX processor. | The Crosshair A16 HX is laser-focused on optimizing CPU and GPU performance alongside a high quality IPS display while trimming away luxuries like RGB lights, long battery life, good speakers, G-Sync, and Advanced Optimus. Gamers on tighter budgets may find the Crosshair worthwhile.
Audiophile unlocked. | I've tested quite a few headphones over the years, but I wanted to find out what a truly expensive pair feels and sounds like in comparison. Can you actually hear the difference without being a hardcore audiophile? I put the new Audeze MM-520, priced at $1,700, to the test.
Subtle yet powerful. | The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro is a capable smartwatch with premium materials and a fairly compact yet very bright AMOLED display. It delivers a convincing performance in our test, but one design decision still bothers us.
Fast charger. | The Cuktech 30 Ultra desktop charging station delivers up to 300 W—optionally through just one port. Our review reveals what that means and what else this desktop power source has to offer for laptops, smartphones, and other devices.
Premium keyboad, sensible pricing. | The Akko Air 01 is a mechanical low-profile keyboard with a Mac-first layout, but it has proper Windows support. The 75% wireless keyboard has a gasket mount style, a premium aluminum chassis, hot-swappable switches, and a slim design. It retails for $99.99, making it pretty affordable.
V6 Unfolded. | The Honor Magic V6 combines an extremely slim design with a large battery, powerful specs, and versatile cameras. Despite only minor improvements over its predecessor, its performance and everyday usability are impressive, even if the under-display camera and cooling system still have room for improvement.
Panther ThinkBook. | A laptop north of €1,000 is hardly a budget system, but in the year 2026, it may be considered so - especially if it offers 32 GB of memory. The Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G9 IPL is a laptop with a good amount of RAM that many people can still afford, a rare sight in the times of the memory crisis.
Powerhouse. | The Ugreen NASync DXP6800 Pro impresses with its powerful i5 hardware, fast dual Ethernet, and Thunderbolt 4, but lags behind established competitors in terms of software maturity and RAID features. A NAS for hobbyists and home labs, but also for small businesses.
Indestructible. | The Durabook R10 is a true heavyweight designed for extreme working environments. A solid magnesium casing, brightness exceeding 1,000 cd/m², and the clever hot-swap battery system make the Durabook R10 ideal for rugged outdoor use. We put this professional tablet to the test.
Honor delivers. | Ultra-bright display, 200 MPix camera and two days of battery for half the flagship price. Can the mid-range phone Honor 600 really keep up with the top? We tested it.
Going wild for Wildcat. | At a time when anything new can often cost more than two grand, the upcoming Wildcat CPU instead targets budget-oriented laptops designed for students or home multimedia playback. Performance results are nothing too exciting for better or worse.
Glitchy yet versatile. | The Insta360 Go Ultra action cam separates for shooting videos and photos, but camera and app issues hinder its recommendation.
Panther Lake for more consistent performance. | The 14-inch ThinkPad X1 is back this year powered by Panther Lake and a refreshed look. The list of minor changes add up to a noticeably better user experience especially depending on the configuration.
A capable and beginner-friendly off-roader. | The VIPCOO H2 is a compact electric dirt bike built around a 3500W mid-drive motor. Despite its smaller frame and 14-inch/12-inch tire setup, it delivers enough power to easily pop a wheelie and navigate rough terrain.
Now's the best time to get Amazon's flagship Wi-Fi 7 Eero mesh system
Turn on the spotlight! | Is a ScreenBar really better than a traditional desk lamp? We put the BenQ ScreenBar Halo 2 to the test and compare its ease of use, brightness, potential glare, and more.
Zen Master. | The Galaxy A37 5G offers a high-quality OLED display, IP68 protection, and 6 years of updates at a fair price. Its weaknesses lie in the secondary cameras and performance. Find out in our review whether this Samsung phone can hold its own against the competition.
Asus is taking up to 36% off its ZenWiFi mesh Wi-Fi 7 routers.
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Outdoor World Cup. | Want to watch the World Cup outdoors? We put the AWOL Valerion (VisionMaster) Pro 2 laser projector—complete with a 120-inch outdoor screen—through its paces in a World Cup field test, including outdoors under the open sky. Is this bundle suitable for public viewing in the garden? Our review has the answer.
An expensive but capable package for personal and professional use. | The Sermoon P1 from Creality is a high-precision 3D scanner, and is a first for the company to offer an all-in-one solution. On paper, it is a bit more accurate than its similarly priced, but older competitor from Revopoint.
Infinite width. | Titan Army has a new 49-inch super-ultrawide gaming monitor on offer. With 5,120 × 1,440 pixels, 240 Hz, KVM, and a maximum field of view, it aims to win over gamers. Does it succeed?
The TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE67 (also known as the TP-Link Deco 7 Pro BE68 or BE14000) is a tri-band Wi-Fi 7 mesh router with 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands. It's desi...
Flatfish. | The Google Pixel 10a promises a well-rounded package combining modern hardware, smart AI, and the camera quality Google is known for. But are the technical improvements enough to stand out against the strong competition in the mid-range segment? And does it live up to its high standards?
The Bob and Brad Q2 Ultra Massage Gun features infrared and heated massage head technology in a portable design, offering effective muscle relief comparable to larger massage guns according to NotebookCheck's review.
The desk declutterer. | The 5-port Nexode Pro 160W is among the newly introduced fast chargers from Ugreen. It comes with a smart display, a foldable plug, and a premium finish. With four USB-C ports and one USB-A port, it can charge almost everything at the same time.
All you need. | The Maono PD100W is a fairly basic USB microphone with adequate features for most budding podcasters and conference callers. Its primary feature is the included wireless adapter, which increases its versatility.
HDR without the premium. | The RayNeo Air 4 Pro are affordable AR glasses that feature HDR10 OLED displays. They sport a 120Hz refresh rate for a smooth gaming experience, and the built-in Bang & Olufsen speakers are quite good. But there are aspects where they fall a little short.
A new level of performance. | MSI's Claw 8 EX AI+ is the first device with Intel's first dedicated handheld SoC Arc G3 Extreme, which features the powerful Arc B390 iGPU. The result is a completely new level of performance, easily beating AMD's dedicated Z2 Extreme handheld chip.
NotebookCheck reviewed the BOSGAME VTA-439, a compact desktop featuring AMD's latest Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 processor, praising its performance and storage capacity despite a larger form factor than typical mini PCs.
Best tablet in the mini category. | It doesn't always have to be a revolution—sometimes all it takes is building a tablet that does just about everything better than the competition. With the Pad Mini, Oppo elevates the compact category to a whole new level, pairing premium specs with a fast OLED display and an extra-long battery life.
Convenient EDC carry. | The Aulumu G05 Pro is a slim MagSafe phone stand that doubles as an aluminum grip with built‑in tools, including a knife, saw, screwdriver, file, and SIM ejector. Its everyday‑carry convenience makes it a standout accessory for users who want more utility from their phone stand.
Featuring a precision steel build plate, wireless printing support, and excellent print quality, the Anycubic Photon P1 is now available with a dual-color material kit at its lowest advertised price yet.
Ergonomics Plus. | With the Doro C300 Pro V2, Sihoo offers an improved version of its ergonomic office chair. Our review reveals what’s new, how comfortable we found it in everyday use, and how it differs from the Doro C300 we’ve already tested.
Translator by your ear. | The iFLYTEK AI Translation Earbuds are designed for real-time translation. They’re ideal for frequent travelers, business users, and anyone who wants to overcome language barriers. Our hands-on test examines how well the AI earbuds translate and how they compare to the built-in translation features of today’s smartphones.
Forced coffee time. | 4K, up to 1,000 nits, 240 Hz, 0.03 ms, KVM switch: beyond raw spec-sheet extremes, the BenQ QD-OLED monitor aims to impress gamers with an especially vibrant visual presentation. How? Through game-specific color profiles designed to make the image look more contrast-rich, brighter, and overall more spectacular.
Tiny yet mighty. | The Ugreen Nexode Air Slim 45W is a tiny fast charger that held its ground well in our tests. With a peak efficiency of around 95.4%, it's a solid travel-friendly power adapter for phones, tablets, gaming handhelds, and accessories.
More efficient and with a brighter screen. | Asus switched to Intel CPUs for the new ROG Zephyrus G14 and powered by the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti, it is still one of the most powerful 14-inch laptops you can buy. You also get an updated 120 Hz OLED screen, which now reaches brightness levels of more than 1,000 nits.
Colorful convenience. | The Boox Tappy is a colorful page turner connecting wirelessly with the company’s e-book tablets, allowing readers to flip pages, scroll websites, and adjust volume levels from afar.
Solid AI glasses despite some flaws | The Rokid AI Glasses Style are positioned as a direct competitor to the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Gen 2. They are very affordable when on sale, and ticks the basics, but there are a few shortcomings.
Smart fire alarm. | X-Sense offers smart smoke detectors that can be integrated into a smart home via Home Assistant. We took a look at how well this works with the XS01-M (FS61) and what possibilities it opens up.
The Keychron Q6 HE 8K is one model in Keychron's wider Q HE 8K series of wired keyboards with magnetic switches. These keyboards have aluminum cases and double g...
The Ugreen NASync DXP4800 GT is a 4-bay AMD-powered NAS aimed at content creators, featuring two 10 GbE ports, dual M.2 NVMe caching, a built-in SD card slot and support for up to 144 TB of storage. We tested the DXP4800 GT and here are our detailed thoughts.
SSDs are too expensive now for many users - time to take a look again at traditional HDDs! We tested two external drives with large capacities that can be added to any PC, one focused on work and one focused on gaming. And with these HDDs, you do not need a dedicated charging cable.
Rugged upon request. | Lenovo's first Android tablet in a long time from the Think family relies on features that have almost vanished from the tablet world. These include an SD card slot and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. But eSIM support and NFC also make the robust ThinkTab X11 Gen 1 a truly feature-packed device.
A quiet and effective desk companion. | The SKG OS500 Hand Massager is SKG’s newest product, designed to provide on-demand relief for cramped hands. The device combines air compression, heating, cooling, and massage rollers.
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Cheap headphones with solar. | Earbuds for just $10? They are available even at local retailers, and we tried the Solix SL-510. Buyers should not expect great sound, but one feature is genuinely useful, and the earbuds are a viable ultra-low-budget option.
HP's redesigned OmniBook Ultra 14 addresses prior criticisms of its predecessor by improving the display and significantly boosting graphics performance, positioning it as a stronger Spectre replacement with a more refined form factor.
A question of memory. | The PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC provides the Blackwell generation with a compact and efficient mid-range graphics card for demanding Full-HD gaming. Modern features such as DLSS 4 and Multi Frame Generation should open up additional performance reserves, but the limited memory configuration raises questions about future-proofing. We put the PNY GeForce RTX 5060 Ti OC through benchmarks, current games, and practical applications and show where its strengths lie - and where